Privacy Policy
Last Updated: May 4, 2025
Introduction
Please read this privacy policy carefully, as your access to Gaystash.com signifies that you have read, understand and agree with all terms of this privacy policy. If you do not agree with any part of this privacy policy or our terms, please do not access or continue to use Gaystash.com or submit your personal data. We respect your privacy and we are committed to protecting your personal information.
If you have any questions about our privacy practices, please contact us directly via email at [email protected].
We collect, process and store personal data to the extent that it is necessary to provide users with our service. This privacy policy applies to information that we collect:
It does not apply to information collected by:
General Terms
The parties referred to in this policy are Gaystash.com (hereinafter "we", "us" or "our"), the operator of the website (hereinafter "Website" or "Gaystash.com") and the controller of the information collected or provided via this Website, and You, the User of this site.
This Privacy Policy describes how we use information received about You when You visit Our Site or when You subscribe to, or use Our online services. This Policy does not cover any information that We may receive from or about You through channels other than through the use of the Site.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
We may revise, amend, or modify this Policy and Our other policies and agreements at any time. If we change anything in our privacy policy, the date of change will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. You agree that you will periodically review this privacy policy. Your continued use of the Service constitutes your agreement to all revisions to the Privacy Policy.
Personal Information that We Collect
Visitors to Our Site and services have different ways of interacting with Us. We collect information depending on your level of interaction. The type of information is:
Members
Users who interact with Us through registration, for example for uploading content to the Site or leaving comments. Members need to provide Us with a valid e-mail address in the process of registration, and a username.
Browsers
Users who do not complete registration. We primarily collect browser data (cookies, analytics data like Google Analytics, IP Addresses, Referral URLs, and other passive information). Browsers may view content uploaded by Members.
How We Collect Information from You
We use different methods to collect data from and about you including:
Passive Collection
We use cookies to collect information about you to improve your experience on the Site. The information collected in our cookies includes, but is not limited to, the user's IP address, geographic location and other session data.
Active Collection
We collect Your information, such as Your username and e-mail address, when You fill in the registration forms to gain a Membership on our Site. Locations for this collection are registration or personal profile pages, but We reserve the right to add additional information collection points on other pages.
How We Use Your Personal Data
We will use your personal data only when the applicable local law allows us to. Commonly, we will use your personal data in the following cases:
Please note that we may process your personal data for more than one lawful ground depending on the specific purpose for which we use your data.
Purposes for Which We Use Your Personal Information
In general, we use the information we collect about You or which You provide us, including personal information, for the following purposes:
Provision of services
(only for registered users)
to present our Website and content to you, including any interactive features on our Website, and to provide you with information, products or services that you request from us; we also collect and use Personal Information to verify your eligibility and deliver prizes in connection with contests and sweepstakes.
Customer management
(only for registered users)
Manage the registered user account, provide customer support and notify the registered user about his account or subscription, including notification of expiration and renewal, as well as notification of changes to our website or any products or services we offer or provide through it.
Configure content
(only for registered users)
to conduct research and analysis about your use of our website or your interests, our Website's products or services in order to develop and display content and advertising adapted to your interests on our website and other sites.
Analytics
To determine whether users of the Site are unique or whether the same user is using the Website several times, as well as to monitor aggregate metrics such as the total number of visitors, pages viewed, demographic patterns.
Functionality and security
diagnose or eliminate technology problems, and to detect, prevent and respond to actual or potential fraud, illegal activities or intellectual property infringement.
Compliance
ensure compliance with our terms and comply with our legal obligations.
In any other way we may describe when you provide the information; or for any other purpose with your consent provided separately from this privacy policy.
Disclosure of Your Personal Information
We do not disclose your Personal Information except in the limited circumstances described here:
We may disclose aggregated information about our users and information that does not identify anyone, without restriction. We may also transfer aggregated information to third parties for general business analysis. This information does not contain personal information and may be used to develop content and services that will be interesting for You and other users.
Transfers of Your Personal Information to Other Countries
If we share information, particularly with entities outside the EU or regions with comprehensive data protection laws, we will ensure that the data is transferred according to this Privacy Policy and as permitted by applicable data protection legislation.
By using the Website, you agree to the possibility of transfer of the information we collect about you (including personal information) to any country in which we, members of our corporate group or our service providers are located.
Retention of Personal Information
We will only keep your Personal Data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
To determine the appropriate retention period for personal data, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of Your personal data, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure of your personal data, the purposes for which we process your personal data and whether we can achieve those purposes through other means, and the applicable legal requirements.
Where we no longer need to process your Personal Data for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, we will delete your Personal Data from our systems.
We will also delete your Personal Data upon your request. Contact us via email at [email protected] to request deletion.
If you have questions about our data retention practices, please send us an e-mail at [email protected].
The period for which we keep your Personal Data that is necessary for compliance and legal enforcement purposes varies and depends on the nature of our legal obligations and requirements in the individual case.
How We Protect Your Personal Information
We take security measures (including physical, electronic and procedural measures) to help protect your Personal Data from unauthorized access and disclosure. For example, only authorized employees are permitted access to Personal Information, and they may do so only for permitted business functions. Additionally, we use encryption while transferring certain sensitive Personal Information between your system and ours, and we employ firewalls to help prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access to your personal information. However, please be aware that we cannot completely eliminate the security risks associated with the storage and transmission of personal data.
You are responsible for maintaining the secrecy of your unique password and account information at all times. We are not responsible for circumvention of any privacy settings or security measures contained on the website.
Choices About How We Collect, Use and Disclose Your Personal Information
We strive to provide you with choices regarding the Personal Information you provide to us.
Your Rights Related to Your Personal Information
Subject to local law, you have certain rights regarding the Personal Information we collect about you, including the right:
If we ask for your consent to use your Personal Information, you can withdraw this consent at any time. Note that in case of a withdrawal of your consent, you may no longer be able to use some functions of our Website and services.
You may, at any time, send us an e-mail at [email protected] to exercise your above rights in accordance with the applicable legal requirements and limitations. If you are located in the European Union, you have a right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Note that some requests to delete certain Personal Information will require the deletion of your user account as the provision of user accounts is linked to the processing of certain Personal Information (e.g., your e-mail address). Also note that we may require additional information from you in order to verify your authorization to make the request and to honor your request.
Cooperation
We regularly review our compliance with this privacy policy. Please feel free to direct any questions regarding this privacy policy by contacting us via email at [email protected]. When we receive a formal written complaint, it is our policy to contact the complaining party. We will cooperate with the appropriate regulatory authorities, including local data protection authorities, to resolve any complaints regarding the transfer of personal data that we cannot resolve with our users directly.
No Rights of Third Parties
This privacy policy does not create rights enforceable by third parties or require disclosure of any Personal Information relating to users of the Website.
Our Policy Towards Minors
Our Website is not directed to persons under the age of 18 (or the applicable age of majority in their jurisdiction) and we do not knowingly collect Personal Information from minors. If you become aware that your child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us at [email protected]. If we become aware that a minor has provided us with Personal Information, we take steps to remove such information and terminate that person's account.
No Error Free Performance
We do not guarantee error-free performance under this privacy policy. We shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or punitive damages relating to this privacy policy.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at [email protected].